Wild Song
The Philippines, 1904
Sixteen-year-old Luki is the best hunter in her village, but she has to keep it a secret. Hunting is a man’s skill. She’s expected to marry and raise a family instead.
Chafing against these restrictions, she impulsively accepts an offer from the local American authorities: they’re looking for volunteers to travel to the United States for the World’s Fair, where Indigenous peoples from around the world will be represented.
Luki and others make the long journey to Saint Louis, Missouri, for the fair, where they’re “exhibited” in a replica village. But even as Luki makes friends and discovers a wider world that intrigues her, she learns dangerous secrets and difficult truths. Facing pressures from all sides, she must decide what kind of future she wants after the fair.
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| Interest Level | Grade 8 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Genre | Young Adult |
| Category | Diverse Books: Feminism, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diverse Books: Social Class, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Carolrhoda Lab ® |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 280 |
| Publication Date | 2025-10-07 |
Author: Candy Gourlay
Candy Gourlay was born in the Philippines and went to an all-girls convent school called St Theresa’s College in Quezon City where she discovered a love of reading and writing. Candy began her writing career as a journalist during the People Power Revolution. After marrying her husband and raising three children she began writing novels. Her work now includes Shine, Bone Talk, and Wild Song. Candy now lives in London, UK.
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Wild Song
The Philippines, 1904 Sixteen-year-old Luki is the best hunter in her village, but she has to keep it a secret. Hunting is a man’s skill. She’s expected to marry and raise a family instead. Chafing against these restrictions, she impulsively accepts an… View available downloads →